Scott's Recipe

Pasta - Chipotle Mac & Cheese

Category: Pasta & Rice

1 pkg (14 oz) Kraft Deluxe Macaroni & Sharp Cheddar Cheese Sauce
1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 Ritz crackers, coarsely crushed (about ¼ cup)


1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Prepare macaroni dinner as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown beef with onion and bell pepper in large skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Drain.
3. Add meat mixture to prepared dinner and stir in chipotle pepper. Spoon into greased 2-quart casserole or baking dish. Top with green onions, cheese and cracker crumbs.
4. Bake 15 minutes or until mixture is hot.